Namibia Local Content Conference Drives Sustainable Growth in Oil and Gas Sector

Namibia Local Content Conference Drives Sustainable Growth in Oil and Gas Sector

In Lüderitz, the Namibia Chamber for Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with Antila Consultancy, has convened the Namibia Local Content Conference, uniting key industry players to foster the evolution and sustainability of local industries within the oil and gas sector. NCCI president Bisey |Uirab.

April 22, 2024 11

Lifestyle

“As a minister, the buck stops with me” – Emma Theofelus

https://youtu.be/9vQ6rtuoVM4 By Finna Kahili via News on One Unlike her previous position as deputy minister of information and communication technology, Emma Theofelus, who has now been elevated to minister, says the public has shown some level of confidence in the leadership of young people, especially women. In a recent interview, Theofelus shared insights on how she has transitioned in her role and what her day is […]

April 19, 2024 58

Namibia

UNESCO Projects Empower Journalism Education in Africa

UNESCO launched projects in 10 African journalism schools, benefiting over 735 students, 556 journalists, and 123 educators. These initiatives aimed to strengthen journalism training, focusing on areas like data journalism, environmental reporting, gender diversity in news, media sustainability, and marginalized community coverage. The projects also enhanced capacity and expertise among faculty members. Aside from schools from Namibia, Ethiopia, Morocco, Kenya, Malawi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cameroon, Ghana, South […]

April 19, 2024 35

Namibia

Oshikuku Town Council Allocates 23 Residential Plots to Shack Dwellers Federation Beneficiaries

The Oshikuku Town Council recently distributed 23 residential plots to beneficiaries of the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia as part of their ongoing efforts to tackle the housing shortage in the area. Speaking at the handover ceremony, Town Mayor Julia Endjambi reiterated the council's dedication to providing affordable land to individuals with ultra and low incomes. She emphasized that a portion of land allocations by the council are consistently reserved […]

April 19, 2024 11

Namibia

Namibia Urges Restraint Amid Escalating Tensions in Middle East

International Relations and Cooperation minister, Peya Mushelenga, has expressed Namibia's growing concern over developments in the Middle East. In a statement, Mushelenga highlighted the potential for current events to escalate into a broader conflict in the region and beyond. He emphasized Namibia's call for maximum restraint to avoid exacerbating the already delicate situation underscoring that attacks, counterattacks, and threats of reprisals are detrimental to peace, a commitment all United Nations […]

April 19, 2024 5

Business / Economics

March 2024 Vehicle Sales Reach Highest Level Since July 2016

Simonis Storm Economist, Halleluya Ndimulunde, commented on the March 2024 vehicle sales, stating that out of the 1,451 vehicles sold, 1,269 were purchased by dealerships and 182 by rental agencies, with no sales to the government. Commercial vehicles were the main driver behind the surge in sales.

April 19, 2024 40

Namibia

SADC Workshop Focuses on Enhancing Labour Migration Through Skills Development

The Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation ministry alongside the International Labour Organization, hosted a pivotal workshop on labour migration within SADC. Stakeholders emphasized Skills Portability, Recognition, and Anticipation, aiming to bolster institutional frameworks and policies. Lydia Indombo: the Executive Director at the Ministry.

April 19, 2024 20

Namibia

Unchanged repo rate still a challenge for many civil servants’ cost of living

The government has disclosed that the wage bill for the upcoming financial year amounts to N$35.4 billion, encompassing benefits and a 5% raise for civil servants, as outlined in its 2024/25 budget. The allocation is intended to cover the salaries of 107,000 civil servants. Dr. Basilius Kasera, a Professor in Human Sciences at UNAm, provides insights on the matter.

April 19, 2024 62

Namibia

Gobabis Municipality Councillors in Arrears with Residents’ Services Suspended

Five councillors of the Gobabis municipality collectively owe the town over N$650,000, while services for residents with overdue accounts are being suspended concurrently. Gobabis Chief Executive Sophia Eises confirmed the municipality's practice of cutting off services to residents in arrears, stating that this is a routine measure unless payment arrangements are made. However, Eises declined to comment on the councillors' outstanding debts. Reports indicate the mayor, her deputy, and three […]

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